Beauty comes from inside. Inside Christopher Brian Salon…read more Love is in the hair at CBS, and I'm hair for it. Its fearless leader and his team of stylists play with scissors for the shear fun of it, and are the ride-or-dyes you and your hair have been looking for. Nestled into the ground floor of Troy's beautiful Proctor's Theater building on 4th Street, with its highly decorative front facade of brick and marble covered in glazed terra-cotta, it's no surprise to discover that the salon's insides match its outsides. The interior is seriously sophisticated, with light and dark grey walls serving as the perfect contrast against the large floor-to-ceiling windows and big, beautiful green plants that call the bright window seats home. The main floor is a neat little grid of beautiful styling stations, and mirrors, plenty of mirrors - even full wall-length mirrors - except instead of feeling like you're trapped in a funhouse, you're lost at Barney's, and loving it. A fun feature I really loved: each stylist's station is equipped with a mini Husky or Stanley branded tool chest on wheels, including a massive tool chest at the makeup bar. So like, not only does it add a cool masculine feel to the chic space, but I love the message that sends to clients, like, "Yeah, we work with tools, too!" Nice flex, guys. The best seat in the house, however, is in Christopher Brian's chair. Sure, he has a slew of super talented hairstylists working with him, but Christopher Brian speaks hair; English is his second language, and I've never had a bad hair day with him. Facts. Christopher works incredibly fast yet extremely precise, and with the eye and talent of a professional who's been behind the scenes at NYFW. I've long been privy to his next-level hair skills, and I'm incredibly happy to be back in his chair once again. He works in every color of the color wheel, but he's a self proclaimed Blonde Lover/Expert/God, and those are my people, so hair I am! I would behoove anyone with a scalp, and a pulse, to visit Christopher Brian Salon, sink into a luxe chair, and let one of its awesome stylists give you the change you're seeking! In a sea of talented professionals in the Capital Region hair game, Christopher Brian and his team are definitely top-tier!

I had my first balayage color and haircut with Chris. I am extremely low maintainence with my…read morehair... Chris colored and styled it in a way I can manage on a day to day basis. Prices are super reasonable... using the Yelp first time discount, I paid less than $150 for the balayage, hair cut and blowout. The salon is beautiful and clean -- a perfect addition to downtown troy.

They have snacks and drinks! The hairdresser Katie is so nice! They have a dog there!read more

Lauren is the sweetest , she listens and does an amazing job on my hair . From color to just a…read moreblow dry and flat iron she is my girl .

I was really excited to take this step in doing my hair for the first time and I saw this place had…read moregreat reviews. The ladies answering the phone were kind, but I walked in for my consultation and it was not pleasant. A blonde woman sat behind the front desk just asking what I wanted. It felt like a waste of time coming over there when there are many other salons. Salons that would've showed interest by at least sitting me down, showing me colors and touching my hair. I came and got a two minute conversation and told how much it's gonna be. I felt like I was not a valued customer of there and for that, I will not be giving my business.

Had cut & color & it was amazing! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for new salon and a new…read morehairdresser.

I just got a cut and color from Junko and she did an amazing job. I'm very very picky about my hair…read morecolor looking natural but expensive but not done at all...if that makes any sense, and Junko nailed it. Hair is a gorgeous brownish blonde, perfect for winter and for getting some sunny highlights in a few months. Cut and style are also great. So happy with my hair!

Made the 45min drive to Albany after reading positive reviews on yelp. Pleasant setting, looked…read moreclean & professional. Arrived on time 11:30am for haircut, mani, pedi. Jan got me started on pedi & mani with diligent young lady- was great! By 1:12pm Jan was finally ready to cut my hair after shampooing, $15 eyebrow wax that she talked me into, & finally voila, a $55 10-min haircut with no layers nor shape. I asked for side bangs 3 times & each time was met with resistance. "I don't want to cut too short" I gave up after the third ask. Conversation was also intrusive - where do you live? What's your job? What's your ethnicity? This is supposed to be a relaxing experience, not an interrogation. Total bill $145. Will not be going back for sure.

Kristi was wonderful. She took her time understanding what I was looking for, calmed my cut anxiety…read moreand did a fantastic job. I will be seeing her again. Kristi was very friendly and easy to talk to, but kept it light and professional. My hair came out just as I wanted it to. Five stars for her. The location was nice and clean as well.

I had enough of the overpriced revolving door salons and lucky for me my stylist was leaving one…read moreand I gladly followed her here This is an amazing salon that delivers a great experience every time and it offers some of the most talented, current stylists in the area -

I stopped by on a whim, based on online comments. I am located here in Troy for work for a few…read moremonths, so I decided just to go for it. And I am so glad I did. I got a color and haircut from Beth. I could not be any happier! She did an outstanding job. My friends at work were blown away. I absolutely love it! Thanks Beth

Nice clean salon. I recommend having Amber cut your hair. She's the only person I've trusted with…read moremy hair for three years!!! Amazing for short cuts and coloring.

I had a wonderful experience with Donna, who cut my curly hair with great care, skill and artistry…read more I moved to the area just four weeks ago and used ChatGPT to find places with great reviews for cutting curly hair and Donna's name was at the top of the list. She's been cutting hair for over 4 decades, she's extremely personable, easy to talk to, listens well, efficient and affordable. There's also easy parking at this location. There were things I asked for (such as texturizing) during my hair cut, and she listened to me intently saying, "you know your hair the best" and did what I asked, which I sincerely appreciated. My hair looks great and I'm delighted to have met such a wonderful, caring human who let me be the expert on my hair. Easy online booking as well. Great experience!

Simply the best! Fabulous cut to emphasize my waves ....into…read morecurls. Highest quality products and service. Highly recommend

Asked Amanda if she could cut my hair with a picture I showed her, she said she could but to my…read moresurprise it was much shorter than I asked and I asked not to cut the ears more than half way up the ear ,they were both uneven. I was totally disappointed. I won't be going back.

Paula is awesome! She does a great job with my hair where others struggle as just don't know what…read morelooks good for me.